Hello from Raleigh, NC

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Hello all,

Just picked up a 2005 KDX220 yesterday.
Looking forward to getting out on it this weekend.

It's my first Kawasaki dirtbike, so I must start reading the stickies on it. It's pretty much bone stock except new tires, chain, sprockets and grips.

I do mostly tight pinewood trails and occasionally some mountain trails. I'm about 6' and 215 lbs., so I think I'm going to get a stiffer rear spring. I'll know more after this weekend.
One thing I noticed on my short test ride, is that the bike seems to be able to chug in 1st and 2nd gears, which is great for the pinewoods. I had it almost dead stopped with no clutch, and it never felt like it wanted to bog..it actually feels like it has a Flywheel Weight on it.

Any initial tips or heads-up will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[ack]

Hello all,

Just picked up a 2005 KDX220 yesterday.
Looking forward to getting out on it this weekend.

It's my first Kawasaki dirtbike, so I must start reading the stickies on it. It's pretty much bone stock except new tires, chain, sprockets and grips.

I do mostly tight pinewood trails and occasionally some mountain trails. I'm about 6' and 215 lbs., so I think I'm going to get a stiffer rear spring. I'll know more after this weekend.
One thing I noticed on my short test ride, is that the bike seems to be able to chug in 1st and 2nd gears, which is great for the pinewoods. I had it almost dead stopped with no clutch, and it never felt like it wanted to bog..it actually feels like it has a Flywheel Weight on it.

Any initial tips or heads-up will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[Tony Eeds]

Howdy from the DFW Metromess and welcome to the site :cool:

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[Tony Eeds]

oops

I split your post out of the big thread before realizing that you had also posted a thread. :)